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How to get fromMarseille to Bucharestby train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Marseille to Bucharest by train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain train
    2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane NCE - OTP
    7h 53m
    $118–339

  2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane MRS - OTP
    5h 45m
    $73–299

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain train 963 / ...
    4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    34h 49m
    $631–1,178

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 1922
    37h 25m
    $150–330

  5. Drive  2,074.9 km

    1. Drive from Marseille to Bucharestcar car 2,074.9 km
    21h 53m
    $372–537

  6. Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain train
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane LYS - OTP
    6h 47m
    $112–393

  7. Bus via Buzău

    1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Buzaubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucureşti Autogara DLSbus bus
    2d 5h
    $159–204

Marseille to Bucharest by train and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration34h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$631Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,748.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Bucuresti Nord via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 34h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to București, Autogara Militari 5 times a week. Tickets cost $210–330 and the journey takes 37h 25m. Tabita Tour also services this route 3 times a week.

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